Dell Vostro 2510 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 37)

1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 keyboard
3 tabs (4)
4 palm rest
5 keyboard cable 6 keyboard cable connector
7 system board
Replacing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Exercise care
when removing and handling the keyboard.
This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Keyboard .
1. Slide the keyboard cable connector into the keyboard connector. on the system board.
2. Rotate the retaining bracket downward to secure the keyboard cable connector.
3. Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard beneath the front- inside edge of the palm rest.
4. Press on the upper right edge of the keyboard to snap the keyboard into place.
5. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ).
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